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Cirque 7 Fingers: Passengers
Back by popular demand! Montreal’s acclaimed cirque troupe Cirque 7 Fingers return to Boston for their seventh engagement at the Cutler Majestic Theatre. Premiering their brand new show, Passengers, join these Canadian creatives as they mix together cirque, dance, and music to create a totally unique performance experience! From death-defying stunts to beautiful choreography, Passengers will be a feast for…
A Sample Of One – Politics and Investing
For the second time in twenty years, talk of impeachment is in the air. Like last time, impeachment probably will happen, likely followed quickly by acquittal. The whole show could be over by the end of the year, according to the Speaker of the House. The markets have greeted this news with a giant yawn. Why isn’t impeachment more of…
Fall Apple Picking
With the official start of fall, New England finds itself in apple picking season. More than just a delicious way of gathering fruit, local farms provide fresh baked goods and treats, rides, and activities for the whole family. Here is a roundup of farms within an hour of Boston where you can join in on this fall tradition. Belkin Family…
Planning Steps for the Fourth Quarter of 2019
The fourth quarter of the investment year starts next week. This is a convenient time to either validate your progress to date or get back up to speed before the close of 2019. Taxes, trust and estates, life insurance, debt, expenses and cash management are worth taking a look into. Here are some steps to guide you to make sure…
Phantom Gourmet Food Festival
Boston icon the Phantom Gourmet brings the annual Phantom Gourmet Food Festival to the Fenway neighborhood this Saturday! Come and sample local and regional foods from more than 100 vendors! This indoor and outdoor block party is held on two streets next to Fenway Park. Saturday, September 21, 12-4pm, Landsdown & Ipswich Streets
Investment Anniversaries: What We Can Learn from Historic Days
Not all investment days are created equal. There’s something about the start of Fall today that brings anniversaries to mind. Many people believe August, September and October are cursed times to invest, that stock plunges are inevitable and imminent. A closer look shows that important anniversaries are spread randomly throughout the year; surges and crashes know no calendar. Let’s take…
Somerville’s Bow Market
Tucked away in Union Square, Bow Market has it all: art, comedy, beer, wine, perogies, and retail shops. This former storage building has been renovated to house more than 30 shops and features an open walkable, outdoor space. Take advantage of these sunny fall days at Now Market!
Financial Repair Continues
Our two mortgage giants, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, have been in the news this month with positive comments. Their stocks and other securities have responded with a sharp jump, indicating hope that we will return to a healthy mortgage market and get the government largely out of the mortgage business. The securities are officially worthless but speculators are betting…
MIT Engineers Football
As we turn the corner into the fall season, an important New England fall tradition is the college football game. This Saturday, the MIT Engineers will play against Carnegie Mellon at the Henry G. Steinbrenner ’27 Stadium and Roberts Field. Since 2010, the MIT Engineers football team has had 5 winning seasons. In 2014, the team won its first conference…
